Getting to Know You... Character Memory Worksheet


Use this worksheet to re-acquaint yourself with your favorite character from your Elite past. Choose one character from any of the books (both fiction and non-fiction) that we have read since September and answer each question about him or her as thoroughly as you can. While completing this assignment, you may want to borrow a copy of the book you have selected from the Elite library.

Answer the questions below on a separate sheet of paper. You must write at least 2 sentences each for questions 5-11.

  1. What is your character’s name?

  1. How old is your character?

  1. Where and when does your character live?

  1. List 3 adjectives that describe your character physically.

  1. List 3 adjectives that describe your character’s personality. Briefly explain how each adjective “fits” your character.

  1. Who are the 3 most influential individuals (people or animals) in your character’s life? What has he or she learned from these individuals?

  1. What are the 3 most influential ideas in your character’s life? How have these ideas shaped your character’s actions and emotions?

  1. How do others in his or her environment (i.e., other characters in the book) perceive your character? Do they like him or her? Why or why not?

  1. List 5 items that your character has in his or her pocket right now. (Be creative!)

  1. What makes your character unique or special?

  1. Add anything else that you feel is important to know about your character.